Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062060617
- author:
- Madeline Miller
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Ecco Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 369
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, , Historical - General, Fiction - Historical, American Historical Fiction, Achilles (Greek mythology), Greeks, Trojan War, Turkey, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Historical, Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Greece in the age of heroes is the backdrop for a story of friendship and sacrifice. Patroclus, a young prince, is exiled to the kingdom of Phthia, where he forms a bond with Achilles, the golden son of King Peleus. Despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions, growing into skilled warriors and medicine experts. However, their relationship is put to the test when the men of Greece lay siege to Troy in the name of Helen of Sparta. As Achilles joins the cause, Patroclus must navigate his love and fear for his friend, all while facing the Fates' demands for a terrible sacrifice.
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